Acquera Yachting appoints chief operating officer
Superyacht agency Acquera Yachting has appointed Alexander von Stein as chief operating officer (COO). Based primarily in Monaco, von Stein will also travel to various company offices, overseeing operations and supporting teams and clients worldwide.
In his new role, von Stein will manage the firm’s operational area, working with teams across the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, where Acquera expanded to in 2023. His responsibilities include coordinating port development and optimising operations in all regions where the agency operates.
With three decades of experience in yachting, von Stein has worked in yacht finance, international yacht sales, vessel management, and yacht building. He has also served as a yachting advisor for IRI / The Marshall Islands Registry.
Von Stein says: “I am honoured to join Acquera Yachting as group chief operating officer at such an exciting time for the company. Acquera has established itself as a leader in the yachting industry, and I look forward to working closely with the team to elevate operational standards, enhance client experiences, and drive sustainable growth.
“My focus will be on expanding our already talented team, strengthening our services, and fostering a culture of excellence that sets new benchmarks in the industry.”
Acquera Yachting is a global yacht agency that currently has over 20 offices across the Mediterranean, including Gibraltar, Spain and the Balearics, France, Monaco, Malta, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece and Turkey.
The firm, which is headquartered in Venice, offers a range of yacht services, from berth reservation to provisioning, bunkering, concierge, clearance procedures and more. Acquera’s name is also recognisable as it partners with E1.
